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App. No. 13/614,117

METHOD OF INCREASING THE EXTENT OF ABSORPTION OF TIZANIDINE

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13/614,117
Abstract

An article and method for increasing the extent of tizanidine absorption in a patient receiving tizanidine therapy. Tizanidine may be administered in the form of an immediate release tablet composition at or around the time food is consumed. The composition may be packaged in a container for distribution.

Claims (4)

1 . A method of using tizanidine in the treatment of spasticity comprising:

informing a patient in need of treatment that administration of a therapeutically effective amount of tizanidine in an immediate release pharmaceutical tablet formulation, with food, results in an increased extent of tizanidine absorption as compared to administration of an immediate release pharmaceutical tablet formulation without food;

wherein the patient administers the pharmaceutical tablet formulation with food.

2 - 39 . (canceled)